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randilynne

posted 08/17/2008, comments (2)

help! why is this getting more difficult?

my cardiologist warned me. he said that after several months it gets harder not to smoke. last time i saw him i was 3 months "clean". he asked me " how are you doing with the smoking?" i replied " why don't you ask me how i'm doing with the NOT smoking?" he looked somewhat abashed. but he's definitely... Read more Chevron

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as.im.aging

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Been smoking for 38 yrs. and really wish to stop

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posted 07/22/2008, comments (9)

Any chance ?

Hi - I am new to this site, but not Health Central .. as a subscriber to the MS & Chronic Pain sites , it is time to kick this habit that has been plagueing me for years .. There just doesn't seem to be a "right" time .. and I have quit before , yet it is harder now ... as I do have anxiety and other issues that tend to signal... Read more Chevron

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Jim Christopher

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Former smoker, Author & Addiction Specialist

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posted 05/21/2008, comment (1)

Reversing the Psychological Effect of Cigarette Ads

Recently a woman who appeared unwell attended an open SOS meeting that I led. She was two days off the patch and lived in a household with a smoking roommate who chain-smoked indoors. I was, that night, the only other former smoker in attendance; the other folks were recovering alcoholics, drug addicts in recovery, and persons... Read more Chevron

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Adam Frey

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Surviving lung cancer

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posted 05/20/2008, comments (2)

Adam's Story: Dealing with the Big C

Good day everyone, In response to Sue's comment I would like to share how everyone is dealing with this time. It is hard on many people, even me, out of the hospital and beyond the effects. I do spend a lot of time feeling like a bit of a burden. I went away to school at the age of 15, and now at the age of 22 I am back... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/21/2008, comments (2)

Standing Smoke Free - Part Five

It is over two months since I last puffed on a cigarette. Last week I stepped down from 21 mg. of nicotine (Step One) to 14 mg. (Step Two) and I definitely feel the 7 mg. difference. I am not going to sugar coat this journey~~ there are days when I want a cigarette so bad, I could scream. Yet, the Warrior in me stays fortified and counseled... Read more Chevron

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